Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

STEPHANIE VARGAS

Grover Cleveland High School
Woodside ,NY
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience

Professional educator skilled in special education, adept at creating inclusive learning environments and individualized education plans. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring effective teamwork and consistent achievement of educational objectives. Expertise in behavior management, curriculum development, and student assessment. Known for reliability and flexibility in adapting to changing needs.

Work History

Special Education Teacher

4 Years 10 Months
Grover Cleveland High School | 08.2021 - 06.2026
  • Developed individualized education programs tailored to student needs.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student development.
  • Utilized assistive technology to foster learning accessibility for all students.
  • Analyzed student progress data to inform instructional adjustments and interventions.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.

Teacher's Assistant

1 Year 9 Months
P.S. 9 Sarah Andseron Public School | 09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Reinforce lessons presented by teachers Reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups.
  • Enforce school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior.
  • Help head teachers with recordkeeping, such as tracking attendance and calculating grades Prepare materials for teaching.
  • Oversaw groups of up to 5 students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
  • Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.

LEAD TEACHER

11 Months
DAYCARE | 08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Create a developmentally appropriate program for our students Develop weekly lesson plans, activities and class set-up Assess children’s needs and development Work closely with families to encourage mutual cooperation Ensure the safety of all children in our program Provide guidance to instructional staff to help resolve issues with students when necessary.

TEACHER ASSISTANT

5 Years
ROUND THE CLOCK NURSERY INC | 01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Reinforce lessons presented by teachers Reviewing material with students,one-on-one or in small groups.
  • Enforce school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior.
  • Help head teachers with recordkeeping, such as tracking attendance and calculating grades Prepare materials for teaching.

Education

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

HUNTER COLLEGE

GPA: 3.0

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GPA: 3.8

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

NORMAN THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL
GPA: 2.9

Master of Science - Special Education

Hunter College | New York | 05-2023

M.D. - Early Childhood Education

ASHFORD UNIVERSITY | California | 03-2021

Skills

Lesson Planning
Materials Preparation
Differentiated instruction
Communication Skills
Spanish Speaker
Classroom Management
Small Group Supervision
Relationship building
Data management
Small group instruction
Co-teaching experience
Individual education plans IEPS

Certification

NYSTCE (TA) CERTIFICATION

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Grover Cleveland High School
08.2021 - 06.2026Read More

Teacher's Assistant

P.S. 9 Sarah Andseron Public School
09.2019 - 06.2021Read More

LEAD TEACHER

DAYCARE
08.2018 - 07.2019Read More

TEACHER ASSISTANT

ROUND THE CLOCK NURSERY INC
01.2013 - 01.2018Read More

NORMAN THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
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HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ASSOCIATE DEGREE
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HUNTER COLLEGE

BACHELOR'S DEGREE
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Hunter College

Master of Science from Special Education
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ASHFORD UNIVERSITY

M.D. from Early Childhood Education
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STEPHANIE VARGAS